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IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO CONTROL MEANS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4735958
A means was provided for rapidly shutting down a reactor in the event of failure of normal control means and normal shutting down means. A reservoir containing neutron absorbent material in a form having fluid properties was located above the core. On the receipt of an operating signal the material would pass through a duct into the core of the reactor so as to cause shutdown. (C.E.S.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-013742
OSTI ID:
4735958
Report Number(s):
GB 882361
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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